Extended support for several Microsoft products will come to an end in the coming months and years. From that point onwards, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes or technical support. Organisations that continue to rely on these systems are exposing themselves to avoidable risks – ranging from security vulnerabilities and compliance issues to operational constraints.
| SQL Server 2016 | 14 July 2026 |
| SharePoint Server 2016 | 14 July 2026 |
| SharePoint Server 2019 | 14 July 2026 |
| Windows Server 2016 | 12 January 2027 |
| SQL Server 2017 | 12 October 2027 |
The end of support does not mean that the systems will immediately stop working. However, they will no longer receive security updates and will often no longer meet current compliance or security requirements. At the same time, the cost of operation and maintenance rises, whilst the risk of system failures and cyber-attacks increases.
Planning well in advance provides certainty and avoids unnecessary time pressure. Companies gain sufficient time to analyse their existing IT landscape, evaluate suitable migration paths and implement the necessary upgrades in a controlled manner.
Whether you’re upgrading to the latest Microsoft versions, migrating to the cloud or developing a hybrid infrastructure, we’ll support you every step of the way, from analysis through to successful implementation.
We will work with you to develop a bespoke upgrade and migration strategy that meets your technical, organisational and regulatory requirements. In doing so, we will take into account both your existing IT landscape and your future objectives.
Let’s work together to assess the impact that the end of support will have on your systems and determine what steps it makes sense to take now. This will enable you to lay the foundations for a secure, high-performance and future-proof IT infrastructure.
Please contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
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